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Monday, May 09, 2016

More Discs to Die For.

It's some years now since we requested readers to submit their Five Discs to Die For. The idea was to provide a guide for those fans
maybe just dipping their toe into the often cloudy jazz stream. We received an excellent response the results of which are linked in the right-hand column pages. Today one of our newer reviewers, Steven Tulip, submitted his choices:Miles Davis - Nefertiti.John Coltrane - Africa Brass.Duke Ellington - And His Mother Called Him Bill.Charles Mingus - Tijuana Moods.Weather Report - Black Market.
This prompted me to think that some of our readers/contributors who weren't on board when we first launched the idea might like to do so now and, in the process, maybe add some newer discs.
The criteria is - 5 discs max and no duplications of those already chosen.The list is here.Lance.

Submissions for review

Whilst we appreciate the many emails, texts, messages and other communications we receive requesting album/gig reviews on BSH, regrettably, we are unable to reply to them all other than those we are able to answer with a positive response.

Similarly, CDs received by post will only be considered if accompanied by sufficient background material.

Finally, bear in mind that this is a jazz-based site when submitting your album.

Lance

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Bebop Spoken Here -- Here, being the north-east of England -- centred in the blues heartland of Newcastle and reaching down to the Tees Delta and looking upwards to the Land of the Kilt.Not a very original title, I know; not even an accurate one as my taste, whilst centred around the music of Bird and Diz, extends in many directions and I listen to everything from King Oliver to Chick Corea and beyond. Not forgetting the Great American Songbook the contents of which has provided the inspiration for much great jazz and quality popular singing for round about a century.The idea of this blog is for you to share your thoughts and pass on your comments on discs, gigs, jazz - music in general. If you've been to a gig/concert or heard a CD that knocked you sideways please share your views with us. Tell us about your favourites, your memories, your dislikes.Lance (Who wishes it to be known that he is not responsible for postings other than his own and that he's not always responsible for them.)